My favorite is 2 Cor 5:17-21.
But my other favorite is, In my opinion, after you have your sins forgiven, you are a new creature in Christ. The best promise in the Bible is that one day you will see Jesus, our Savior and Lord face to face.
Rev 22:4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
And while we are waiting for that day,
Mat 25:35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
Mat 25:36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
INASMUCH AS YOU DID UNTO THE LEAST OF THESE MY BRETHREN YOU DID IT UNTO ME?
Imagine that the Lord takes it personally as we feed, clothe, love, rescue, visit in prison. Just like we did it to Him! That is enough reward for me while on this earth! Give me this and nothing more!
Thank you for the chalkenge 
Sorry I could not stay with the rules! I guess I am a rule breaker from way back.